Sun, sea and eclectic music sets were the order of the day at Rhythmtree 2022, at its new site at Sticelett Farm, overlooking Thorness Bay.

To say organisers lucked out with the weather would be an understatement! Blue skies and dramatic sunsets showed off the location to its best, between July 8-10, with some taking the warm weather as an opportunity to take a dip in Solent.

That was certainly the plan for Swedish sisters Baskery, who will return to the Isle of Wight later this year, and who asked the crowd for recommendations.

Meanwhile, Painkiller hit-makers Turin Brakes, funk legends Fatback Band, festival stalwart Beans on Toast (who also spent a day posing for selfies and watching other acts) and (need-no-for-an-introduction) The Wailers, provided the Main Stage headline sets.

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London's Ibibio Sound Machine brought a taste of Nigeria to the fields of Northwood, while Badly Drawn Boy appeared at the chilled-out Didg Cafe (complete with sofas for a comfy listen).

Tucked away, in the shade of Little Woods, there was big support for the ever popular Tankus the Henge and The Ohmz.

In Carnivale, under the rainbow bunting, surrounded by magical Shademakers props, festival-goers were treated to everything from Anglo-Roma jazz, courtesy of the brilliant Faith i Branko, to party covers with a Mexican twist - with Vote Pedro.  

There were also performances from Isle of Wight schoolchildren and local acts including Bobby I Can Fly, Paul Armfield, Doug Aldred & The Silver Lining and Weatherkings.

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A presence from Mountbatten's sunflower sellers, Dimbola Lodge, Minghella (gin and pink grapefruit sorbet anyone?) and Isle of Fudge ensured a great local feel.

Plus, of course, there were plenty of opportunities for kids to sugar-up on candy floss and bounce on the bouncy castle, while campers enjoyed arguably one of the best views on the Island.